EV bus maker Lion Electric suspends operations at plant near Joliet
The company said the decision means temporary layoffs of 400 workers—more than half of its workforce.
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The company said the decision means temporary layoffs of 400 workers—more than half of its workforce.
President-elect Donald Trump says former Wisconsin Rep. Sean Duffy is his choice for transportation secretary as he continues to roll out picks for his Cabinet.
Are you thinking of buying an electric vehicle? Here’s the chance to test 45 models to find the right fit. The event runs from 2 to 6 p.m. Thursday and then all weekend long from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Registration is required.
CEO Mary Barra talks about GM's expanding electric vehicle lineup, as "Sunday Morning" takes a high-speed tour of General Motors' Milford Proving Ground, which has been a hub for automotive innovation for a century.
The Biden administration announced that $50 million will go to Michigan, Ohio, Indiana, Kentucky, Tennessee and Illinois to boost electric vehicle production.
There are plenty of considerations for those interested in making the investment, according to industry experts.
The plant, which was indefinitely idled in February 2023, is expected to reopen next year.
"It increases our ability to have more students with more hands-on with more equipment."
CBS 2's Jim Wiliams reports that in 2023, 1.4 million electric vehicles were sold, 50% more than in 2022. Eventually, those vehicles will need service, so we'll need more mechanics to work on them safely.
Rivian was set to build its R2 models in its planned factory in Georgia – but switched to its plant in downstate Normal.
CBS News found last summer that there is a lack of national standards and methods to fight fires involving lithium-ion batteries.
The sale of electric vehicles has jumped 125 percent over the last five years, but installing enough chargers to keep those cars moving is proving to be a challenge. CBS News Correspondent David Schechter takes us to the state with the most EV's to see how they plan to keep up with the charging demand.
The U.S. needs more than a million public chargers by 2030, but only a fraction of that number currently exists. Los Angeles is using light poles to help fill the gap.
The 2024 Chicago Auto Show features a one-stop shop for electric vehicles – including the Cadillac Escalade IQ, the Kia EV9, the BMW I5, and the luxury Lucid Air, among others. CBS 2’s Audrina Sinclair has a look.
"We're seeing bigger tires and wheels. We're seeing more ground clearance."
For the first time, Tesla electric vehicles will be featured at the Chicago Auto Show this year. Those who have always wanted to take a ride in an electric vehicle will be able to at the McCormick Place later this month.
Those who have always wanted to take a ride in an electric vehicle will be able to at the McCormick Place later this month.
It arrived last year, and since then has been used for training and testing.
The mall remained open, but crews were working to clear smoke from the garage, and officials said shoppers should expect delays getting into the mall.
Dozens of electric vehicle charging stations in Illinois and Indiana will be getting upgrades, thanks to new federal funding.
Tesla advises owners to keep the charge level above 20 percent during bitter cold weather.
Driver said some of the charging stations weren't working – and those that were working took a lot longer than usual to charge. Learn more
Loopholes in the way the Illinois law is written only allow buyers who purchased within certain windows of time to apply. CBS 2's Tara Molina reports.
Loopholes in the way the state law is written only allow buyers who purchase within certain windows of time to apply.
"Illinois has set very ambitious goals when it comes to greenhouse gas reduction. Electric vehicle adoption is one of the key drivers, and one of the most promising ways to achieve that," EVBox CEO Remco Samuels said.
More clouds than sunshine in Chicago on Monday with highs in the lowermost 40s.
First responders attempted life-saving measures at the scene.
The 'Hawks also lost three of four in their season series against Dallas.
Cook County sheriff deputies served only 25% of protective orders between 2021 and 2023, data show.
Police said the man robbed and beat a 20-year-old man while riding a Chicago Transit Authority Red Line train between the Sox-35th and Cermak-Chinatown Red Line stops.
Carter visited Chicago numerous times during his campaign for president in 1976, as president between 1977 and 1981, and after he left office.
World leaders react to the death of Jimmy Carter, the 39th president, who strived to improve the lives of Americans and people around the world for decades after his presidency.
After a single term in office, Jimmy Carter's decades of humanitarian work may be his most enduring legacy.
Former President Jimmy Carter built a legacy as a tireless champion for peace.
Former Riverside police Chief Tom Weitzel is appealing to the incoming Trump administration to get federal authorities involved next time a person kills any law enforcement officer.
Many turned out to take advantage of day-after-Christmas sales that can be hard to pass up.
At Yorktown Center in Lombard, just about everyone who spoke with CBS News Chicago on Monday said the act of going out and physically shopping puts them in the Christmas spirit.
Scammers know many of us are waiting for packages this holiday season.
The National Retail Foundation projected roughly 157 million people across the country would shop last-minute and try to wrap up their shopping lists.
The strike was deliberately authorized in the midst of the busy holiday delivery season nationwide for a reason—with the Teamsters Union pushing the company for a contract.
Some 13 oz. bags of Lay's Classic Potato Chips may contain an undeclared allergen, according to the snack company.
The Wisconsin Department of Health Services announced Wednesday that it had detected presumptive positive human case of H5N1 in Barron County.
The sisters share a special bond of getting a second chance at life, which they both received at the age of 38 years old.
An even larger investment of $500 million is going toward 10 new outpatient facilities throughout the South Side that will add 85,000 health care appointments each year.
Scientists used the NanoGripper to grab particles from the SARS-CoV2 virus that causes COVID-19.
Many turned out to take advantage of day-after-Christmas sales that can be hard to pass up.
It may seem like a brave choice to launch a company making old-fashioned mechanical watches—when many wear new-fangled electronic alternatives. But the entrepreneurs' mission is bigger than just watchmaking.
At Yorktown Center in Lombard, just about everyone who spoke with CBS News Chicago on Monday said the act of going out and physically shopping puts them in the Christmas spirit.
Sunday night marked the last night in business for Strat's, after 38 years.
The National Retail Foundation projected roughly 157 million people across the country would shop last-minute and try to wrap up their shopping lists.
Taylor also played two nights at Ravinia this past June.
Mindy Kaling and Morris Chestnut announced the nominations for the 82nd annual Golden Globes, with 10 nominees revealed live on CBS News.
The lawsuit alleges the unidentified girl was raped at a Video Music Awards afterparty in 2000.
Social media sleuths noticed that the house next door to the iconic "Home Alone" house in Winnetka is now up for sale.
Here are the top songs, artists, and albums streamed on Spotify in Chicago this year, according to communications agency Burson Global.
Give back and plunge into icy Lake Michigan.
Those interested in participating have until Jan. 4 to submit their suggestions. The city will pick 50 finalists, and Chicagoans will vote on the top six.
You know Simba's story but this "Lion King" prequel tells the story of Simba's dad, Mufasa. The star studded cast includes Beyonce, Blue Ivy Carter, Aaron Pierre, and Donald Glover. Raynkins, who voices young Mufasa in the movie, talks about his experience.
The One Legacy Donate Life float will fully display the spirit of thankfulness. The theme is "Let your Life soar." Those impacted by organ and tissue donation shared their stories at a preview event. The organ procurement organization will pay a special tribute to deceased donors.
In Washington, D.C., visitors reflected on Carter's legacy as a man who rose from humble beginnings on a peanut farm in Plains, Georgia, to become a Navy officer, Georgia governor, one-term United States president, Nobel laureate, and long-time volunteer with Habitat for Humanity.
Carter visited Chicago numerous times during his campaign for president in 1976, as president between 1977 and 1981, and after he left office.
First responders attempted life-saving measures at the scene.
Cook county sheriff deputies served only 25% of protective orders between 2021 and 2023, data show.
Some people on this list would considered A-list celebrities, others may be names you're hearing for the first time. But all left a mark on Chicago that warrants honors.
Police said, around 2 p.m., officers responded to a disturbance at Jamaica Jerk Choice at 6066 W. 159th St., and found "several" people who had been stabbed.
Cook County sheriff deputies served only 25% of protective orders between 2021 and 2023, data show.
"San Antonio has really led the way in using aerial surveillance technology to prevent these activities," said Ald. Brian Hopkins (2nd), who chairs the City Council Public Safety Committee.
Customers said contractors from the company, Orange Elephant Roofing & Solar, seemed simply to disappear into thin air. But that is only the tip of the iceberg.
Survivors, advocates and experts have weighed in on Mayor Brandon Johnson's pledge to create a task force to study the safety of Black women in Chicago.
The Chicago-based company is accused of tricking diners about delivery fees, misleading drivers about pay, and listing restaurants on its platform without permission.
The 'Hawks also lost three of four in their season series against Dallas.
Mervis, 26, was the Cubs' No. 15 prospect entering 2024.
Ciani had nine rebounds for the Flames (9-4, 1-1 Missouri Valley Conference).
Boswell was one assist shy of his first triple-double and got it with a pass that set up Keaton Kutcher's 3-pointer with 1:47 left. It was the seventh triple-double in program history.
Berry sank 8 of 10 shots with both misses coming from beyond the arc for the Wildcats (10-3), who have won four in a row and all eight of their home games.
Police said the man robbed and beat a 20-year-old man while riding a Chicago Transit Authority Red Line train between the Sox-35th and Cermak-Chinatown Red Line stops.
Three men were killed and five other people were wounded when a fight broke out on Dec. 2 at a party inside a home near 59th and Saint Louis.
Police said, around 2 p.m., officers responded to a disturbance at Jamaica Jerk Choice at 6066 W. 159th St., and found "several" people who had been stabbed.
A case of mistaken identity almost cost a man his life on the South Side.
Former Riverside police Chief Tom Weitzel is appealing to the incoming Trump administration to get federal authorities involved next time a person kills any law enforcement officer.
